Food & Drink

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Carling kicks off deal to feature Welsh footballers on packaging

CARLING has secured brand permission to use images of stars from the Welsh national football team on its packaging. The move comes after a three-year...

Consultation launched on precautionary ‘may contain’ food labels

THE Food Standards Agency (FSA) has launched a consultation on the use of precautionary allergen information and labels often written as 'may contain' on...

Egg box solution delivers time and carbon savings

ANTALIS Packaging has revealed that its solution for the packing of individual eggs can dramatically reduce assembly time. The business said online ordering of fresh...

New fully recyclable rice packaging launched for retailer

PACKAGING manufacturer Coveris has announced a collaboration with rice specialist Veetee to launch fully recyclable packaging for Aldi’s own-brand rice. Supporting the retailer’s aim for...

Soft drinks brand launches first juice products in carton packs

DUTCH soft drinks brand Hero is set to launch its Cassis blackcurrant juices in carton packs for the first time. Hero Benelux has opted for...

Corrugated key to winning waste war

MORE packaging not less could help the environment by reducing the amount of food waste going to landfill. That’s according to the Confederation of Paper...

New system takes foreign object detection to ‘whole new level’

MINEBEA Intec has launched the new Mitus metal detection system, described as offering a 'whole new level' of foreign object detection. Thanks to the machine's...

Cobot helps Danish firm meet demand for vegan ice cream

THE end-of-line packaging process at Ice Bakers, a Danish producer of plant-based ice cream, has been automated with an OMRON TM cobot featuring a...
Chris Milnes, left, and PPS managing director Simon Bell with examples of Technocap lids.

The cap fits

PROFESSIONAL Packaging Services (PPS) has become the sole UK and Ireland agents for Technocap, the world’s third largest manufacturer of metal twist-off food lids. Founded...

Ball strengthens Spanish presence with “sustainable” new plant

GLOBAL beverage can manufacturer Ball Corporation has unveiled its new production plant in Spain. Located in Cabanillas del Campo, Guadalajara, the new factory will produce...